Chapter 203: Chapter 203

Aside from Xie Yunzhe, several other men jumped into the water, eager to rescue the person.

The target was Muyan.

After all, marrying Xia Muyan, with Zhaohua as a backing, one could rise steadily in the future.

Soon, the two who fell into the water were rescued and brought ashore.

The semi-conscious Pei Yunzhi clung tightly to Xie Yunzhe’s neck, refusing to let go no matter what.

Xie Yunzhe’s face was pale and weak, his eyes full of complicated emotions. Unable to break free from Pei Yunzhi, he had no choice but to hold her awkwardly in his arms temporarily.

In this ambiguous posture, people nearby were already pointing and whispering.

"County Princess, are you alright!"

The one who rescued Xia Muyan was a handsome young man, with water droplets still clinging to him. Just now, he truly outpaced everyone with the fastest swimming speed.

"Isn’t this Zhang Qishuo, the eldest son from Mr Zhang’s family?"

Luu Shaoqi saw Zhang Qishuo and murmured, "Going all out to climb up, aren’t you?"

Hearing this name, Yu Nianzhao’s eyes flickered as she recalled Zhang Qiming whom she had killed in Tomb Guard City. Could it really be such a coincidence?

"What exactly happened earlier? How come both fell into the water simultaneously?"

Xie Yunzhe finally managed to detach Pei Yunzhi from him, asking grimly.

At this matchmaking banquet, he was the most influential among all the noble sons. Once he spoke, others hesitated to respond.

"Speak quickly, lest Zhaohua blames us. Who will take responsibility?" Xie Jiarou harshly reprimanded.

"Well... we didn’t see clearly. Initially, Miss Pei was talking with County Princess Muyan, then somehow they seemed to shove each other and we saw them both fall into the water abruptly."

"It looked like... Miss Pei pushed County Princess Muyan."

As these words were spoken, Pei Yunzhi coughed out a mouthful of lake water and slowly regained consciousness. The cold wind blew, and she shivered from the chill, looking pitiable as she gazed at Xie Yunzhe, "Yunzhe, I didn’t push anyone? It was County Princess Muyan who dragged me into the water. I don’t even know what truly happened."

Tears fell helplessly from her eyes, her pitiful appearance eliciting sympathy from nearby men.

"We aren’t clear on the specifics either. It’s better to ask once County Princess Muyan awakens," replied the man who initially claimed Pei Yunzhi pushed someone, now forcing a smile.

"County Princess, please wake up, County Princess!"

The maid serving Muyan cried in despair, "Mr Xie, County Princess is ice-cold, just like frozen ice, and her breathing is getting weaker."

Xie Yunzhe’s expression changed dramatically upon seeing Xia Muyan in a near-death state. He urgently shouted, "Get the boat to the shore, quickly summon the doctor."

Pei Yunzhi was also shocked, not expecting Miu Xiayan to become so weak, panic surged through her, "I... I really didn’t do anything to County Princess, it was purely an accident, I also fell into the water together, Yunzhe, you have to believe me..."

Xie Yunzhe clenched his fist tightly, gritting his teeth and said, "It isn’t about blaming anyone right now. If something happens to Xia Muyan, everyone on this boat will have to face Zhaohua’s wrath!"

The boat fell silent abruptly, aware of Zhaohua’s capriciousness and arrogance, they felt a chill down their spine.

"This isn’t an ordinary drowning; she’s being possessed by a water ghost."

Unnoticed, Yu Nianzhao had moved through the crowd, arriving at Xia Muyan’s side. She squatted down, coldly observed the grimacing water ghost on Xia Muyan.

An audible intake of breath resonated through everyone present.

Xia Muyan’s maid, full of doubt, said, "Are you suggesting there’s a water ghost in the lake? My County Princess has been entangled by a water ghost? How could that be possible?"

"Yes, still as mysterious as ever, Princess Consort Su-to-be."

"County Princess obviously choked, she needs a doctor immediately for treatment, this is absurd."

"Could there truly be a water ghost? There were never reports of any incidents in this lake before."

Voices of skepticism echoed continuously.

Having witnessed Yu Nianzhao’s prowess, Luu Shaoqi quickly interjected, "That’s because you haven’t seen Miss Yu’s power. If she claims the County Princess is possessed by a water ghost, then there surely is one."

"Indeed, I trust Zhaozhao too." Song Caiwei’s eyes reflected firm belief.

Perceiving the pressure emanating from Yu Nianzhao, the water ghost attached to Xia Muyan uttered an ominous scream.

Yu Nianzhao let out a soft scoff, flicked her fingertips, sending a golden light darting towards Xia Muyan. The scorching heat caused her body to convulse uncontrollably.

"County Princess, County Princess!"

The maid watched in horror, shouting in fear.

Coincidentally, the boat had reached the shore, and the commotion attracted Zhaohua who was leisurely sipping tea in an adjacent building. Noticing something amiss, she hurried over with her entourage.

Reaching the lakeside, she saw Xia Muyan carried down from the boat, her whole body convulsing, foaming at the mouth, leaving Zhaohua terrified and pale. Thıs text ıs hosted at novel•fire.net

"Yanyan, what’s happening to my daughter?"

Zhaohua nearly fainted, she rushed forward, seeing Xia Muyan in such agony, tears in her eyes, she furiously rebuked, "Mr Xie, I entrusted Yanyan with you for this boating trip, how did it turn out this way? Speak up!"

Even the noble sons from Shangjing were terrified to their knees.

Xie Yunzhe maintained a stern face, clasping his fists, "Muyan carelessly fell into the lake, and was upon rescue. Someone has already been sent to call a doctor."

Pei Yunzhi, whose anxiety was previously on edge, raised her head sharply upon hearing Xie Yunzhe’s words, gratitude filling her eyes.

Yunzhe didn’t mention her; he surely wished to protect her, he still liked and cared for her, right?

"Reporting to the Princess, everyone saw Pei Yunzhi and County Princess Muyan arguing at the mast edge before they both fell into the water."

Zhang Qishuo suddenly spoke up, eager to seize the moment.

Zhaohua squeezed this name through gritted teeth, her fierce gaze sweeping across, "Then why are you unharmed? Did you push Yanyan into the water? Where do you find such courage? Just a lowly fake socialite, yet dare lay a finger on my daughter?"

Pei Yunzhi face paled, prostrated on the ground, crying, "Princess, please investigate, I was indeed conversing with the County Princess, but I didn’t push her into the water, otherwise why would I fall too?"

"Heh, everyone knows Prince An Nan canceled the engagement with you, your jealousy of Yanyan being close to Mr Xie could definitely lead to pushing her into the water."

Zhaohua sneered coldly, "Should anything happen to my Yanyan, you’ll pay with your life!"